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2. Similar trips should be taken for the study of dairy 

 animals. 



3. Make a list of all the breeds of cattle in the region, 

 either grade or pure-bred. Determine for what purpose they 

 are each kept. 



4. If possible arrange with some parents or with some 

 bank to finance home projects in calf raising. 



CHAPTER XXV SHEEP. 



1. Ascertain by a student survey what breeds of sheep 

 are found in the region. Let comparisons of these be made. 



2. Make a list of all the families hi the district that keep 

 dogs, and the number for each family. How many of these 

 are known to worry or to kill sheep? Does this influence the 

 sheep industry? 



3. Sheep feeding experiments may be started as home 

 projects. 



CHAPTER XXVI SWINE. 



1. Enumerate the number of swine of each breed repre- 

 sented in the district. Which are most popular? Which make 

 the most rapid gains in weight up to six months of age? Or 

 which ones reach the weight of 100 pounds first? 



2. Home projects in management and feeding of pigs 

 should be started if possible. Establish competitions among 

 the members of a pig club for the district. 



CHAPTER XXVII POULTRY MANAGEMENT. 



1. Start contests in the hatching of chicks at home by 

 the natural method or by incubators. 



2. Let students draw plans for the construction of chick 

 brooders and then make them at home or at school. 



3. Contests may be started in the preservation of eggs. 



4. A poultry exhibit and fair may be held at one of the 

 homes or at school if a suitable place is available. This may 

 be on Saturday. Contests in judging may be conducted in 

 this connection. 



